Day: January 3, 2013

So, you're taking a trip to Uganda ... Congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting lifetime adventure filled with beauty and wonder. Many travelers find some few challenges to travel in Africa, given that it is still exotic and wild. Here are the most essential things that you should not forget to pack for your safari in Africa. Clothes for Women 4 t-shirts 2 long sleeve shirts 1 sweatshirt/fleece 1 pair of comfortable shorts 2 pairs of cotton trousers/pants 1 cotton wrap (great to wear during the afternoon siesta, buy locally if you can) 2 pairs of socks 4 pairs cotton underwear (you can wash and dry overnight) 3 sports bras (VERY bumpy roads) Very thin waterproof raincoat if traveling during the wet season Sunglasses (for the dust as well as bright sun) Flannel pajama pants for the chilly nights Hat with chin strap (to avoid it blowing off your head and into the bush) Swimsuit Lightweight, durable, waterproof shoes Flip flops or sandals for around camp, (or to wear in the shower) Clothes for Men 4 t-shirts 2 long sleeve shirts 1 sweatshirt/fleece 1 pair of comfortable shorts 2 pairs of cotton trousers/pants 3 pairs of socks 4 Pairs Underwear (you can wash and dry overnight) Flannel pajama pants for the chilly nights Very thin waterproof raincoat if traveling during the wet season Sunglasses (for the dust as well as bright sun) Hat with chin strap (to avoid it blowing off your head and into the bush) Swimsuit Lightweight, durable, waterproof shoes Flip flops or sandals for around camp, (or to wear in the shower) Toiletries/First Aid Every camp or lodge will have a basic first aid kit on hand, and most safari vehicles will too (especially those operated by higher end camps). But it's handy to

So, you’re taking a trip to Uganda … Congratulations! You are about to embark on an exciting lifetime adventure filled with beauty and wonder. Many travelers find some few challenges to travel in Africa, given that it is still exotic and wild. Here are the most essential things that you should not forget to pack for your safari in Africa.

Clothes for Women

4 t-shirts

2 long sleeve shirts

1 sweatshirt/fleece

1 pair of comfortable shorts

2 pairs of cotton trousers/pants

1 cotton wrap (great to wear during the afternoon siesta, buy locally if you can)

2 pairs of socks

4 pairs cotton underwear (you can wash and dry overnight)

3 sports bras (VERY bumpy roads)

Very thin waterproof raincoat if traveling during the wet season

Sunglasses (for the dust as well as bright sun)

Flannel pajama pants for the chilly nights

Hat with chin strap (to avoid it blowing off your head and into the bush)

Swimsuit

Lightweight, durable, waterproof shoes

Flip flops or sandals for around camp, (or to wear in the shower)

Clothes for Men

4 t-shirts

2 long sleeve shirts

1 sweatshirt/fleece

1 pair of comfortable shorts

2 pairs of cotton trousers/pants

3 pairs of socks

4 Pairs Underwear (you can wash and dry overnight)

Flannel pajama pants for the chilly nights

Very thin waterproof raincoat if traveling during the wet season

Sunglasses (for the dust as well as bright sun)

Hat with chin strap (to avoid it blowing off your head and into the bush)

Swimsuit

Lightweight, durable, waterproof shoes

Flip flops or sandals for around camp, (or to wear in the shower)

Toiletries/First Aid
Every camp or lodge will have a basic first aid kit on hand, and most safari vehicles will too (especially those operated by higher end camps). But it’s handy to bring your own small supply of hand gel, band aids, aspirin etc…

Spare glasses if you wear contacts (because it’s often too dusty to wear them comfortably)

Gadgets and Gizmos

Converter plug to fit local sockets so you can recharge your phone, camera battery, i-Pad

Small Flashlight (when walking to and from your room at night, and to use inside your tent)

Camera (with zoom lenses and tripod if you’re serious, but remember the weight restrictions for flights)

Extra memory card for your camera (you’ll take more video and photos than you ever thought possible)

Binoculars (high end camps should have a spare pair in the safari vehicles for you to use)

Spare batteries and/or battery charger (always check to see what the camp has, or safari vehicle)

I-Pad or similar device for your books, to store your photos, alarm clock, and sound recording (fun if you have a lot of wildlife around your camp/lodge at night, it gets loud!)

Cell phone with local plan (optional, but handy to connect with family/friends back home. Most camps will not have wi-fi, but will have a cell phone connection)

Pack For a Purpose
At Experience Africa, we work with several local non governmental organizations and local community projects. If you have some space in your bag, you can bring any school supplies, medical supplies, clothing or other light objects that can be given to the local community projects.